Chemical reaction of losing one or more electrons in an atom, known as rust when iron reacts with water and oxygen (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OXIDATION Chemical reaction of losing one or more electrons in an atom, known as rust when iron reacts with water and oxygen (9) (9)
6% OXIDE Water or rust, chemically (5) New York Times Jul 13, 2026
5% INHIBITOR It stops or slows a chemical reaction (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 8, 2026
5% ION An atom which has lost or gained one or more electrons (3) The Times Specialist Sunday Jul 26, 2026
4% SWOON React to meeting one's hero, perhaps (5) LA Times Daily Sep 10, 2026
4% ANY One or more (3) Commuter Sep 9, 2026
4% TEXT Electronic message (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 8, 2026
4% TWIT Fool facing Chaser in game, more than one losing round (4) The Times Cryptic Sep 7, 2026
4% WAS Insect losing tail is no more (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 3, 2026
4% EBAY "Electronics, Cars, Fashion, Collectibles & More" site (4) New York Times Midi Sep 2, 2026
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